Our Community is a world-leading social enterprise that provides resources, advice and tools for Australia's 700,000 community groups and schools - anchored by our 16 online Knowledge Centres and associated publications and training. We also work to create practical linkages between the community sector and the general public, business and government. Click on the tabs above to explore what we have to offer.
- Photo Bank Awards – Enter Now! The number of entries in the 2010 Photo Bank Awards is growing. $5000 in cash prizes is up for grabs for the individual and community group that submit the two winning photos. Add to the entries or find out more here.
- Australia's Best Training: Our Community delivers Australia's most practical, best value community sector training. Find out more or book now at www.ourcommunity.com.au/training
- Social Inclusion Consultations Postponed: Social inclusion consultations previously scheduled to take place in Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Darwin in July and August have been postponed due to the government entering caretaker mode. Consultations in Perth, Melbourne and Hobart will take place as scheduled on September 2, 3 and 6. Click here for details.
- Compliance: The Australian Tax Office will focus on educating the community on obligations and entitlements to concessions, ensuring that not-for-profit organisations comply with their obligations, and concentrating on those engaging in "deliberate misuse of tax concessions" as part of its 2010-11 compliance program. Click here to find out more.
- Join us on Twitter/Facebook: Click here to get started on Twitter or here to view our Facebook page.
- Creative Innovation: Creative Innovation 2010 (September 8-10) is the place to learn from world changing innovators, futurists, inspired thinkers and curious souls gathered together in an interactive community. Find out more here.
- Revolutionising Grants: SmartyGrants, Our Community's new online grants management system, is now rolling out to grantmakers across the country. SmartyGrants allows grantmakers to accept grant applications online and manage the entire lifecycle of the grant, from application to acquittal. Find out more here.
- Newsletter schedule: View our newsletter schedule at www.ourcommunity.com.au/schedule.
- Community View: The latest edition of the Our Community Matters newsletter includes articles on:
- A decision at last! Gillard Government pledges not-for-profit sector reform
- Looking back to look forward: Understanding seasonality
- GFC? What GFC? Giving news at home and abroad
- Community Classifieds: Offers & Freebies
- Join In: More evidence (if it was needed) that joining in is good for you
- Marketing Guru: Social media do's and don'ts
- Top Tip: Get a councillor on board
and much more. Sign up as a member now (it's free!) at www.ourcommunity.com.au/signup, or download this month's edition of Our Community Matters at www.ourcommunity.com.au/ocmatters
